JW the Mapper
jw-the-mapper.bsky.social
JW the Mapper
@jw-the-mapper.bsky.social
BattleTech nerd since 1996. Cartographer and 3d printer. Follow me for painting miniatures and a little bit of my travels!
A friend who already has a commission going asked for some quick service Sword of Light Demolishers for an event coming up. I just happened to have the minis on hand so I obliged. #battletech ##catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniaturepainting ##battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike
November 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Was testing out some new techniques and didn't like the result so I just popped some blue and yellow on these old plastic minis to get them as 4th Crucis Lancers. #Battletech #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs ##mechwarrior #minipainting #vallejopaints #newlifeforoldminis
October 13, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Another NOVA Open wrapped up! Had a great time at the Northern Assault Alpha Strike Tournament against 46 other incredible players! Ended up in 37th with my Crater Cobras. Unfortunately did not place in the Capitol Palette but there is always next year. #novaopen #battletech #northernassault
September 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Finished up the last couple minis from the FASA 1697 scenario book First Srtike. These are the 3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry from the Sarna mission. Just need to finish some Davion Guard to complete the setup. #Battletech #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs ##minipainting ##6mmwargaming
August 17, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Do you want to play BattleTech Alpha Strike against some of the best, and the most casual players in the US? If so you should sign up to play at Northern Assault at the NOVA Open Aug 27 - 31 in Washington DC. tabletop.events/conventions/...
#battletech #novaopen2025 #alphastrike #tabletopwargames
NOVA Open
NOVA Open is the premiere gaming and hobby convention focused on high-quality organized play, charity, informative seminars, and a welcoming, family-friendly social experience for gamers and hobbyists...
www.novaopen.com
July 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
No matter how good the QA, sometimes mistakes are made. This miscast Iron Wind Metals Awesome mini was in my scrap box but it has a new life as a test for damage. Painted as 3rd McCarron's Armored Cavalry #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #ironwindmetals
August 5, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Haven't posted in a while as i work on a few projects for #NOVAOpen2025 and #NorthernAssault2025

Here is my force of Crater Cobras ready to hit the table for the tpurnament this year! See if you can name them all!

#battltech #alphastrike #catalystgamelabs #ironwindmetals #miniaturepainting
July 18, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Do you want to play BattleTech Alpha Strike against some of the best, and the most casual players in the US? If so you should sign up to play at Northern Assault at the NOVA Open Aug 27 - 31 in Washington DC. tabletop.events/conventions/...
#battletech #novaopen2025 #alphastrike #tabletopwargames
NOVA Open
NOVA Open is the premiere gaming and hobby convention focused on high-quality organized play, charity, informative seminars, and a welcoming, family-friendly social experience for gamers and hobbyists...
www.novaopen.com
July 4, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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Check out what's new in #paintRack!
March 11, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Had a great turnout for the Charity Tournament at Huzzah Hobbies in Ashburn! Raised about $300 for cancer research! #battletech #battletechminiatures #classicbattletech #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures #6mmwargaming #mecha #charity #fuckcancer #boardgames
March 23, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Thanks to some generous donations the prize pool for March 22nd is nearly $600 in value including 3 Camospecs painted minis! There are still some spots left! www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/LQTHED...

Even if you can't attend please consider a donation to a cancer research foundation of your choice!
Best Coast Pairings
Best Coast Pairings: Competitive events, made easier
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March 15, 2025 at 4:43 PM
@universalorl.bsky.social We were a little hesitant to get the 2nd generation wands at the Wizarding World. They are, for lack of a better word, clunky. We did end up getting them and completing the quests over the last few days and look forward to seeing what the next adventures look like.
March 8, 2025 at 5:10 PM
@michaelastackpole.bsky.social if you could take one technology from Star Wars and add it to the Battletech universe what would it be? How about the other way around? #Battletech #starwars
March 8, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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You made it through another work week. Have you had something to eat today or gone outside? Are you slouching? Do you have anything fun offline planned? Is there a friend or loved one you could call?

Try not to doomscroll too late tonight. You still deserve time to rest and recover.
February 28, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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Pass it on.
#StandWithUkraine
February 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Went to the Edgan Allen Poe Speakeasy in DC tonight! What an incredible experience #feverapp #edgarallenpoespeakeasy #edgarallenpoe #theraven
February 23, 2025 at 1:23 AM
If you are in the DC, Maryland, Virginia area and play Battletech, join me for a FREE Classic tournament at Huzzah Hobbies in Ashburn March 22nd! www.bestcoastpairings.com/event/LQTHED...

#battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures
Best Coast Pairings
Best Coast Pairings: Competitive events, made easier
www.bestcoastpairings.com
February 14, 2025 at 8:32 PM
One benefit of playing a game for so long is having lots of old minis to test schemes on. Here is an older Atlas I used to test my process for 1st FedSun Armored Cav. #battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior #miniatures #minipainting #6mmwargaming
February 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Hello Bluesky! I have been pulling some old minis out that were either broken or unfinished and giving them a new and complete life.
Here is an Iron Wind Metals JagerMech III painted up for the 10th Lyran Guard.
#battletech #battletechminiatures #battletechalphastrike #catalystgamelabs #mechwarrior
February 1, 2025 at 3:17 PM